February Inflation Figures Fall Short of Forecasts
Week of March 10, 2025 in Review Inflation pressures moderated in February, and January job openings exceeded expectations. However, a closer examination of the data uncovers important insights. Continue reading for these updates and more. Consumer Inflation Progresses Lower Wholesale Inflation Eases, Yet Key Areas Increase January Job Openings Rise, But Signs of Weakness Persist […]
Signs of Turbulence in the Labor Sector
Week of March 3, 2025 in Review Turbulence is building in the labor market, while recent reports show that homeownership remains a fantastic investment opportunity. Continue reading for these insights and more. February Jobs Report Reveals Underlying Weakness Job Growth Declines in Private Sector Initial Jobless Claims Decrease, Job Cut Announcements Surge Homeownership Remains a […]
Inflation Meets Estimates, Home Sales Stall
Week of February 24, 2025 in Review The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge aligned with projections in January. Meanwhile, home sales stagnated to begin the year, even as prices maintained an upward trajectory across much of the country. Read on for additional insights. Fed’s Favored Inflation Measure Meets Estimates Sluggish New Home Sales to Start […]
Existing Home Sales, New Construction Slow
Week of February 17, 2025 in Review Sales of existing homes declined in January but are projected to increase throughout the year. Meanwhile, concerns over tariffs have led home builders to adopt a more cautious stance. Read on for further insights. Existing Home Sales Expected to Improve This Year Home Builder Confidence Declines Amid Tariff […]
Inflation Above Estimates, Retail Sales Plummet
Week of February 10, 2025 in Review Inflation began the year hotter than anticipated, while Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the Fed is not “in a hurry” to implement further rate cuts. Continue reading for these insights and more. Consumer Inflation Surges in January Wholesale Inflation Also Higher Than Anticipated Fed Signals Patience on […]
Strengths and Weaknesses in Labor Sector
Week of February 3, 2025 in Review Labor sector reports indicated a mix of strengths and weaknesses, while annual home appreciation continues to show solid performance nationwide. Continue reading for these insights and more. January Jobs Report: A Mixed Bag Private Sector Job Growth Surpasses Projections Job Openings Drop in December Unemployment Trends Persist Annual […]
Fed Presses Pause on Rate Cuts
Week of January 27, 2025 in Review The Fed held rates steady, inflation aligned with projections, and low existing home inventory boosted signed contracts for new homes. Read on for these stories and more. Fed Presses Pause on Rate Cuts Fed’s Favored Inflation Measure Meets Forecasts New Home Sales Exceed Expectations Pending Home Sales Experience […]
Existing Home Sales Hit 10-Month High
Week of January 20, 2025 in Review December’s Existing Home Sales hit their highest level since February, while real-time rental data could bode well for future inflation readings. Read on for these stories and more. Existing Home Sales Rose for Third Straight Month Real-time Rental Data a Good Sign for Inflation Further Proof of Slower […]
Week of January 13, 2025 in Review
Favorable inflation data contributed to a rally in the bond market, while new construction in December was driven by a surge in multifamily projects. Here are the latest headlines. Bonds Rally on Improved Core CPI Wholesale Inflation Lower Than Expected Home Builder Confidence Increases Slightly Multifamily Projects Boost Construction Activity Retail Sales Miss Estimates but […]
Week of January 6, 2025 in Review
Despite December’s strong headline job gains, which were well above forecasts, there are signs of weakness elsewhere in the labor sector. Home prices also continue to appreciate on an annual basis. Read on for these top stories and more. Big Upside Jobs Surprise Private Sector Job Growth Hits 4-Month Low Increase in November’s Job Openings […]